Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu emphasized the vital role of citizen participation and civic duty in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 during the Bharat Ki Soch flagship discussion series.

Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu emphasized the vital role of citizen participation and civic duty in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 during the Bharat Ki Soch flagship discussion series.

Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu emphasized the vital role of citizen participation and civic duty in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 during the Bharat Ki Soch flagship discussion series.

Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday called for greater public participation in nation-building, stressing that achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 required citizens to take responsibility for the country's progress.

Delivering the keynote address at Mantranā, the flagship discussion series of Bharat Ki Soch, Naidu placed citizens at the centre of the nation-building process, observing that “nation means people”. He underlined the close relationship between rights and duties, emphasising that both must go hand in hand.

Turning to the role of young people, Naidu invoked the principle of “Learn, Earn and Return”, urging them to use their education, skills and professional achievements for the wider good of society. He highlighted the importance of vocational training, research, innovation and lifelong learning in preparing young people for the country's future.

He also turned to the functioning of democratic institutions, stressing that Parliament must remain a space for constructive debate and discussion, urging elected representatives to engage with issues in the public interest. He called on voters to assess candidates on their integrity, ability and character.

In his welcome address, Bharat Ki Soch Chairman Anil Rajput underlined the role of individual responsibility in nation-building, drawing attention to civic conduct, environmental conservation and the responsible use of public resources.

The event also saw Naidu felicitate the winners of the Jan Chetna 2026 debate and essay competitions, organised by Bharat Ki Soch in association with the Manav Rachna Centre for Peace and Sustainability.

Delivering the closing address, R.K. Pachnanda, Director of Bharat Ki Soch, described the vision of Viksit Bharat as a collective endeavour, calling on citizens to contribute to the vision through the fulfilment of their constitutional duties. He stressed the need to move beyond a sense of entitlement towards a greater sense of responsibility, while recognising the link between individual rights and duties.

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